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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,008.25, 45,551.39 and 18,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,008.25, 45,551.39 and 18,104.25 is: 24,983.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,008.25 : 45,551.39 = 18,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,008.25/45,551.39 = 18,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,008.25x = 45,551.39 × 18,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,008.25x = 824,673,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,673,661.89/33,008.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,983.87

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